Finding the Third Proportional to 174,320 and 376,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,320 and 376,288 is: 812,257.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,320 : 376,288 = 376,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,320/376,288 = 376,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,320x = 376,288 × 376,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,320x = 141,592,658,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,592,658,944/174,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,257.11
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